Principal SOC Architect

Job Description

Job Summary

• Drive Architecture that will define the SOC/MCU architecture and detailed technical specifications from product requirements provided by business and product marketing organizations.
• Collaborate closely with product and software architects to define and refine SoC-level architecture
• Play a key role in shaping the microarchitecture of complex IP blocks and SoC subsystems
• Work closely with functional verification teams on test-plan development and reviews
• Collaborate with other functional teams including Design, Validation, DFT, physical design and emulation teams to achieve architectural goals and performance targets
• Provide support to functional validation teams in post silicon debug
• IP selection and make/buy decisions are a key factor for this role

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills (written and verbal), problem solving, teamwork, attention to detail, commitment to task, and quality focus
• BTech/MTech in Electrical/Electronic/Computer/Hardware Engineering with experience of 12+ years
• Can – do attitude, openness to new environment, people and culture
• Experience in Microcontroller and Microprocessor architecture, Interconnect, Cache Coherency
• Experience with benchmarking IP/SoC performance and tuning IP/SoC architecture
• Experience in protocols like AHB/AXI/CHI, Memory (ROM, RAM, Flash, LPDDR/DDR3/4) and memory controllers.
• Strong domain knowledge of clocking, system modes, power management, debug, security and other architectures is a must
• Any of following experience would be a plus: High Speed Peripherals like DDR, PCIe, Ethernet, GPU, VPU (Video Processing Unit); NIC/FlexNOC interconnect; Flash memory subsystems.
• Experience in using Virtual Prototype tools (ARM Fast Models, Synopsys Virtualizer, Windriver SIMICS etc..) is a plus

Additional Information

Renesas is an embedded semiconductor solution provider driven by its Purpose ‘To Make Our Lives Easier.’ As the industry’s leading expert in embedded processing with unmatched quality and system-level know-how, we have evolved to provide scalable and comprehensive semiconductor solutions for automotive, industrial, infrastructure, and IoT industries based on the broadest product portfolio, including High Performance Computing, Embedded Processing, Analog & Connectivity, and Power.

With a diverse team of over 21,000 professionals in more than 30 countries, we continue to expand our boundaries to offer enhanced user experiences through digitalization and usher into a new era of innovation. We design and develop sustainable, power-efficient solutions today that help people and communities thrive tomorrow, ‘To Make Our Lives Easier.’

At Renesas, you can:

• Launch and advance your career in technical and business roles across four Product Groups and various corporate functions. You will have the opportunities to explore our hardware and software capabilities and try new things.

• Make a real impact by developing innovative products and solutions to meet our global customers' evolving needs and help make people’s lives easier, safe and secure.

• Maximize your performance and wellbeing in our flexible and inclusive work environment. Our people-first culture and global support system, including the remote work option and Employee Resource Groups, will help you excel from the first day.

Are you ready to own your success and make your mark?

Join Renesas. Let’s Shape the Future together.

Renesas Electronics is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to supporting diversity and fostering a work environment free of discrimination on the basis of sex, race, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. For more information, please read our Diversity & Inclusion Statement.